In a Relationship with Dashed (Completed)

C42: Heartbreaking Truth about Dashed.

42: Heartbreaking Truth about Dashed

"You're so pretty, sweetie..." I felt a warm hand resting on my shoulder. I was sitting in front of my dressing table. My eyes lifted, and I saw my Mom, teary-eyed. "This is your day... dalaga na nga talaga ang bunso namin," she smiled dearly at me. I smiled back. It was so heartwarming! "Happy birthday, anak.."

"My naman..." pinigilan ko ang pagpatak ng mga luha ko. Baka kasi kumalat iyong eye liner na nilagay sa'kin kanina since hindi naman iyon water proof. "I don't want to cry. It'll ruin my makeup." I joked to her.

But the truth was, she was right. This was the day I had been eagerly awaiting. My eighteenth birthday.

The perfect time to confess my feelings.

"Have you texted your boyfriend na? Let him know we'll meet him at Shangri-La," she helped me put on my amethyst earrings. I was wearing a mint green asymmetric dress that suited my body perfectly.

For the first time in my life, I felt fully mature and fabulous!

"Yes, My. But I'm still waiting for his reply. Nakausap ko naman siya kagabi at sabi niya, hahabol daw siya sa'tin."

"Does he know it's your birthday today?"

I shook my head slowly, a smile creeping onto my face. "I didn't tell him, My. It's a surprise."

"Really?" she said in disbelief, chuckling softly. "Well, I tried that with your Daddy, but unfortunately, it didn't work."

Kumunot ang noo ko. "Why?"

"Because, from the very beginning, he already knew my birthday. Ang dating tuloy, ako pa 'yong nasurpresa sa mga pakulo niya noon."

Hala. I hope it wouldn't be the same case for me. I just really wanted everything to happen according to my plan, e.

I tried to beam again, then we heard knocks at my door. I stood up and went to open it.

It was Manang Suzan, saying, "Ma'am, ready na raw po iyong sasakyan."

Nagkatinginan kami ni Mommy, and she gave me a thumbs up. We went downstairs together and naroon na sala ang mga hermano ko at si Daddy, obviously waiting for us.

I smiled at them, but I knew my nerves were evident. Ngayon pa lang kasi talaga makikilala ng buong pamilya ko si Dashed. I hoped they would like him as much as I did.

We drove to Shang-Ri La. Sa Sage kami kakain dahil 'yon ang request ni Daddy. He likes French food kasi. When we arrived there, their crew quickly ushered us inside. The place was beautiful. It looked like a restaurant made for wealthy people.

Nilibang ko ang sarili ko sa pagpapasada ng tingin sa kabuuan ng Sage. We had a reservation for a table with seven seats. Dashed still hadn't arrived. I had been texting and calling him, but his phone was always out of reach.

Kanina pa tanong ng tanong sina Mommy kung nasaan na raw ba siya. Pero wala akong maisagot at sa totoo lang... I was getting nervous na.

"Is your boyfriend still coming, princess?" Kuya Briz asked, sounding annoyed as he poured Bordeaux into his wine glass.

Kinagat ko ang ibabang parte ng labi ko.

"Briz, you're making her nervous." Daddy retorted.

"Just asking, Pa. Baka naman kasi talkshit iyong boyfriend niya kaya hanggang ngayon, wala pa rin siya. I don't want my hermana waiting for nothing."

That was my cue to stand up abruptly. I lowered my head, but I couldn't stop the closing of my palms. "You don't know him well, Kuya. So stop. Please, stop... don't hate him. He's my happiness. Don't hate my happiness," then I turned my back. "Kumain na po kayo... hahanapin ko lang po ang boyfriend ko just to prove that he is not what you think he is."